rehearse
verb (used with object)
to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation.
had rehearsed
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past perfectof rehearse.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Stand-in captain Steve Smith might have been asked why he had rehearsed a monologue about Monty Panesar's appearance on Mastermind.
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2025
“Although our event management staff and security had rehearsed postgame procedures to protect the visiting team and officials, we clearly must do better,” Currie said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2024
When they were asked to “put on these sequined Prada suits and walk back and forth onstage for about five minutes” instead of doing the ice-skating routine they had rehearsed, the brothers declined.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2023
The Pentagon swung into action with plans it had rehearsed months before, just in case, said one senior defense official.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 14, 2021
Every word sounded just as she had rehearsed it.
From "George" by Alex Gino
